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List of risk mitigation options

If a risk has been identified for a specific commodity, then that risk will have to be mitigated before sourcing from the country of origin. Addressing a risk can be done by verifying documentation, or it can require onsite field verification. It can also include engaging with local communities. The complexity of such risk mitigation efforts will depend on the risk identified and the country of origin. Below is an overview of recommended actions for mitigating risks. The mitigation measures have been grouped by the types of actions relevant for the respective country. If you want to see each risk listed with the relevant mitigation options, please go to the Risk Overview tab. Please mind that risk mitigation is the responsibility of the purchaser of the product. This requires that the purchaser shall assess if the risk has been adressed.
Document verification
Stakeholder consultation
Field verification
Scientific testing
Do not buy
Document verification
Collecting and validating relevant documents is a crucial part of identifying and assessing supply chain risks. A critical review of the documents is vital to mitigating risks and understanding their information value. Always be aware of the dangers of fraudulent documentation.
Risk mitigation options
1
Business Registration Certificate (Certificate of Incorporation)
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Business Registration Certificate (Certificate of Incorporation)
Valid business registration documents shall exist
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Mitigation Option : Verify Business Registration Certificate (Certificate of Incorporation)
Valid business registration documents shall exist
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Mitigation Option : Verify Business Registration Certificate (Certificate of Incorporation)
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
2
Concession license agreement
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Concession license agreement
For Forest Reserves
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Concession license agreement
For Forest Reserves
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Concession license agreement
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Forest Management plan
Source Types:Forest ReservePlantation in Forest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest Management plan
Forest Management Plan shall contain all legally required information. Harvesting restrictions shall be identified in management plan and maps if legally required
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Mitigation Option : Verify Forest Management plan
For Forest Reserves
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Mitigation Option : Verify Forest Management plan
For Forest Reserves
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Mitigation Option : Verify Forest Management plan
Verify if the document contains sustainable forest management practices
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Mitigation Option : Verify Forest Management plan
All legally protected areas (including species habitats) shall be included in the Forest Management Plan and/or in related documentation as required by the legislation
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Mitigation Option : Verify Forest Management plan
All legally protected areas (including species habitats) shall be included in the Forest Management Plan and/or in related documentation as required by the legislation
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4
Harvest permit (Block Permit)
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit (Block Permit)
For Forest Reserves or Free Areas
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Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit (Block Permit)
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Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit (Block Permit)
For Forest Reserves or Free Areas
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Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit (Block Permit)
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Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit (Block Permit)
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Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit (Block Permit)
Verify if the document contains sustainable forest management practices
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5
Annual operating or harvesting plans
Source Types:Forest Reserve
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual operating or harvesting plans
Annual operating or harvesting plans shall be in place and approved by legally competent authorities. It shall contain information and procedures, according to all legal requirements.
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6
Harvesting inventory
Source Types:Forest Reserve
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvesting inventory
Harvesting inventories shall be conducted according to legal requirements.
MARK AS DONE
7
Harvest Permit Payment (Stumpage) Invoice
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest Permit Payment (Stumpage) Invoice
For Forest Reserves or Free Areas
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Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest Permit Payment (Stumpage) Invoice
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Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest Permit Payment (Stumpage) Invoice
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Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest Permit Payment (Stumpage) Invoice
For Forest Reserves or Free Areas
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Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest Permit Payment (Stumpage) Invoice
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Certificate of Occupancy
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Certificate of Occupancy
For Free Areas
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Certificate of Occupancy
For Free Areas
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Certificate of Occupancy
Review the Certificate of Occupancy of communities. Ask for evidence from logging operators proving that benefits were transferred to local communities
MARK AS DONE
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Right of Occupancy
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Right of Occupancy
For Free Areas
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Right of Occupancy
For Free Areas
MARK AS DONE
10
Forest Compartment Allocation Fee Invoice
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest Compartment Allocation Fee Invoice
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest Compartment Allocation Fee Invoice
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Mitigation Option : Verify Forest Compartment Allocation Fee Invoice
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11
Agreement signed by all stakeholders entitled to the land
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Agreement by all stakeholders entitled to the land
For Free Areas
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Agreement by all stakeholders entitled to the land
For Free Areas
MARK AS DONE
12
Out Turn Volume system documentation
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Out Turn Volume system documentation
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Out Turn Volume system documentation
MARK AS DONE
13
Receipts
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Receipts
Receipts shall exist for payments of harvesting related royalties, taxes, harvesting fees and other charges. Volumes, species and qualities given in sales and transport documents shall match the paid fees. Classification of species, volumes and qualities shall match the royalties and fees paid.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Receipts
Receipts shall exist for payments of harvesting related royalties, taxes, harvesting fees and other charges. Volumes, species and qualities given in sales and transport documents shall match the paid fees. Classification of species, volumes and qualities shall match the royalties and fees paid.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Receipts
Receipts for payment sales taxes shall exist. Volumes, species and qualities given in sales and transport documents shall match the fees paid
MARK AS DONE
14
Annual Tax Clearance Certificate
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Tax Clearance Certificate
Annual Tax Clearance Certificate confirming full payment of all taxes shall be available
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Tax Clearance Certificate
Annual Tax Clearance Certificate confirming full payment of all taxes shall be available
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Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Tax Clearance Certificate
Verify that correct taxes were indicated
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15
Revenues and payment receipts (Allocation fees, Vehicle Registration, etc.)
Source Types:Forest Reserve
Mitigation Option : Verify Revenues and payment receipts (Allocation fees, Vehicle Registration, etc.)
MARK AS DONE
16
VAT summary declarations
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify VAT summary declarations
Review the VAT summary declarations, and proof of VAT payment and verify that the declared VAT amount (7.5%) corresponds to the production data (sales) made by the company
MARK AS DONE
17
Tax declaration form
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Tax declaration form
Verify that correct taxes were indicated
MARK AS DONE
18
Working site records
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Working site records
Working site records to verify if it contains any violations made by specific harvesting company
MARK AS DONE
19
Harvesting Permit to take Protected species
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvesting Permit to take Protected species
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvesting Permit to take Protected species
MARK AS DONE
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CITES Permit
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify CITES Permit
CITES Permit if importing from Nigeria – all protected species should be listed. Check that rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) is not listed in the CITES permit (CITES recommends suspending commercial trade for this species)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify CITES Permit
CITES Permit if importing from Nigeria – all protected species should be listed. Check that rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) is not listed in the CITES permit (CITES recommends suspending commercial trade for this species)
MARK AS DONE
21
Local communities
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Local communities
Local communities where harvesting was taken place to ensure that they received benefits from harvesting operations
MARK AS DONE
22
Log Evacuation Schedule
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Log Evacuation Schedule
MARK AS DONE
23
Import/export Customs Declaration
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Import/export Customs Declaration
Check is the information of product description, species, quantity/volume, quality, price the same as on the commercial invoice and packing list? Evidence shall be provided upon request (photographs of labelling)
MARK AS DONE
24
Environmental Impact Assessement (EIA)
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Environmental Impact Assessement (EIA)
Verify that Environmental Impact Assessments is in place. Check that is has an approval from National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Check who assessed EIA and verify he/she is registered with NESREA, Corporate Affairs Commission and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Check that consultant provided the following documents for accreditation with NESREA: o Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission; o Memorandum and Article of Association o Particulars of Directors of the Company; o Tax Clearance Certificates of the Company; o Evidence of competence in environmental consultancy; o Evidence of previous environmental jobs successfully completed; o Evidence of registration with other relevant regulatory bodies.
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Mitigation Option : Verify Environmental Impact Assessement (EIA)
Verify that Environmental Impact Assessments is in place. Check that is has an approval from National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Check who assessed EIA and verify he/she is registered with NESREA, Corporate Affairs Commission and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Check that consultant provided the following documents for accreditation with NESREA: o Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission; o Memorandum and Article of Association o Particulars of Directors of the Company; o Tax Clearance Certificates of the Company; o Evidence of competence in environmental consultancy; o Evidence of previous environmental jobs successfully completed; o Evidence of registration with other relevant regulatory bodies.
MARK AS DONE
25
Vehicle for Timber Transportation Registration Invoice
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Vehicle for Timber Transportation Registration Invoice
All required transport documents shall exist and be documented. Documents related to transportation, trade or export shall be clearly linked to the specific material in question
MARK AS DONE
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Tariff Table (Movement of round log)
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Tariff Table (Movement of round log)
All required transport documents shall exist and be documented. Documents related to transportation, trade or export shall be clearly linked to the specific material in question
MARK AS DONE
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Permit to move log across the state
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Permit to move log across the state
All required transport documents shall exist and be documented. Documents related to transportation, trade or export shall be clearly linked to the specific material in question
MARK AS DONE
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Transfer pricing declaration
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Transfer pricing declaration
Ask company to verify that they submit the documents to electronically via https://transferpricing.firs.gov.ng/login.php
MARK AS DONE
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Health safety reports
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Health safety reports
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Health safety reports
MARK AS DONE
30
Transfer pricing disclosure
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Transfer pricing disclosure
Ask company to verify that they submit the documents to electronically via https://transferpricing.firs.gov.ng/login.php
MARK AS DONE
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Proof that new employees receive hygiene and security training
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof that new employees receive hygiene and security training
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof that new employees receive hygiene and security training
MARK AS DONE
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Master file
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Master file
Ask company to verify that they submit the documents to electronically via https://transferpricing.firs.gov.ng/login.php
MARK AS DONE
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Local file
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Local file
Ask company to verify that they submit the documents to electronically via https://transferpricing.firs.gov.ng/login.php
MARK AS DONE
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Country-by-country report (CbCR)
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Country-by-country report (CbCR)
Ask company to verify that they submit the documents to electronically via https://transferpricing.firs.gov.ng/login.php
MARK AS DONE
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Employment Contracts
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Employment Contracts
Verify that employment contracts include required information
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Employment Contracts
Verify that employment contracts include required information
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Employment Contracts
Verify that employment contracts include required information
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Employment Contracts
Verify that employment contracts include required information
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Employment Contracts
Verify that employment contracts include required information
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Employment Contracts
Verify that employment contracts include required information
MARK AS DONE
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Foreign workers work permit
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Foreign workers work permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Foreign workers work permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Foreign workers work permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Foreign workers work permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Foreign workers work permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Foreign workers work permit
MARK AS DONE
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Salary slips
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Salary slips
Salary slips shall be paid officially and declared by the employer according to requirements for personnel involved in harvesting activities
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Salary slips
Salary slips shall be paid officially and declared by the employer according to requirements for personnel involved in harvesting activities
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Salary slips
Salary slips shall be paid officially and declared by the employer according to requirements for personnel involved in harvesting activities
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Salary slips
Salary slips shall be paid officially and declared by the employer according to requirements for personnel involved in harvesting activities
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Salary slips
Salary slips shall be paid officially and declared by the employer according to requirements for personnel involved in harvesting activities
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Salary slips
Salary slips shall be paid officially and declared by the employer according to requirements for personnel involved in harvesting activities
MARK AS DONE
38
Export Registration Certificate
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Export Registration Certificate
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Export Registration Certificate
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Export Registration Certificate
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
39
Bill of Lading (B/L)
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Bill of Lading (B/L)
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Bill of Lading (B/L)
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Bill of Lading (B/L)
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
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Pre-shipment certificate
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Pre-shipment certificate
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Pre-shipment certificate
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Pre-shipment certificate
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
41
Export permit
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Export permit
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Export permit
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Export permit
Verify that documents only include processed or semi-processed wood. It should be verified that the documents are fully filled out and there is consistency between the information in the documents and this information should be verified, and reflect the material imported from Nigeria.
MARK AS DONE
42
Business/ Company Profile
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Business/ Company Profile
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
43
Company's Memorandum and Article of Association (MEMART)
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Company's Memorandum and Article of Association (MEMART)
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
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Particulars of the company's secretary
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Particulars of the company's secretary
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
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Particulars of shareholder(s)
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Particulars of shareholder(s)
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
46
The Statement of issued share capital
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify The Statement of issued share capital
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
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Particulars of Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Particulars of Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
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Company Resolution & Certificate of Incorporation
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Company Resolution & Certificate of Incorporation
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
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Identification of the director/shareholder & Witness
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Identification of the director/shareholder & Witness
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
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Invoices about business registration fees paid
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Verify Invoices about business registration fees paid
Verify that the document include all the required information (some of the documents can be confirmed through an online search of duly registered company in Nigeria. Available at: http://publicsearch.cac.gov.ng/comsearch/)
MARK AS DONE
Stakeholder consultation
Stakeholder consultations can vary significantly in scope. It can range from consultation with indigenous peoples and local communities to have a single question raised with authorities in the sourcing country. The first step in any public consultation is to identify the relevant stakeholders. This requires first-hand knowledge of the communities and languages spoken. Always document the undertaking of a consultation process for future reference.
Risk mitigation options
1
State Forestry Departments
Source Types:Forest ReservePlantation in Forest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Consult State Forestry Departments
Consult relevant State Forestry department about existence and implementation of relevant Forest Management Plan for a harvesting site and if the Plan was prepared following legal requirements.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult State Forestry Departments
Consult State Forestry Departments to confirm the validity of harvest permit or Out Turn Volume system used for harvesting. It should also confirm that relevant documents have been issued according to the laws and regulations by the legally designated competent authority.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult State Forestry Departments
Consult State Forestry Departments to confirm the validity of harvest permit or Out Turn Volume system used for harvesting. It should also confirm that relevant documents have been issued according to the laws and regulations by the legally designated competent authority.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult State Forestry Departments
State Forestry Departments to confirm that the validity of documents provided above
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult State Forestry Departments
State Forestry Departments to confirm that the validity of documents provided above
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult State Forestry Departments
Consultation with the State Ministry in Charge of Forestry shall confirm that legal status of the operation or rights for conducting the established activities are not subject to court orders or other legally established decisions to cease operations. It should also confirm the legal procedures for obtaining concession licenses have been followed
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult State Forestry Departments
Consult State forest department about how effective forest operations monitoring has been in the relevant harvesting area and how a relevant harvesting company complies with harvesting regulations
MARK AS DONE
2
Land Use and Allocation Committee
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Consult Relevant Land Use and Allocation Committee
Consult with relevant Land Use and Allocation Committee to confirm that legal status of the operation or rights for conducting the established activities are not subject to court orders or other legally established decisions to cease operations.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Relevant Land Use and Allocation Committee
Consult with relevant Land Use and Allocation Committee to confirm that legal status of the operation or rights for conducting the established activities are not subject to court orders or other legally established decisions to cease operations.
MARK AS DONE
3
Federal Inland Revenue Service
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Consult Federal Inland Revenue Service
Consult Federal Inland Revenue Service to verify that payment of the VAT has occurred as established by the tax law
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Federal Inland Revenue Service
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) about company’s compliance with transfer pricing regulation
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Federal Inland Revenue Service
Consult Federal Inland Revenue Services about company’s compliance with customs regulations requirements
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Federal Inland Revenue Service
Consult Federal Inland Revenue Services about company’s compliance with customs regulations requirements
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Federal Inland Revenue Service
Consult Federal Inland Revenue Services about companies’ compliance with business registration requirements
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Federal Inland Revenue Service
Consult Federal Inland Revenue Services about company’s compliance with customs regulations requirements
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Federal Inland Revenue Service
Federal Inland Revenue Service to verify that the company has correctly paid income and profit taxes
MARK AS DONE
4
Company workers
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Consult Company workers
Consult with company workers: 1) to verify that they are legally employed. Ask if they are covered by the obligatory insurances from the company. 2) to verify that at least the legally established minimum salaries shall be paid for personnel involved in harvesting activities. 3) to verify the minimum age of employees 4) to verify that forced or compulsory labor is not involved in harvesting activities.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Company workers
Interviews with staff and contractors shall confirm that legally required protection equipment is required/provided by the organization.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Company workers
Consult with company workers: 1) to verify that they are legally employed. Ask if they are covered by the obligatory insurances from the company. 2) to verify that at least the legally established minimum salaries shall be paid for personnel involved in harvesting activities. 3) to verify the minimum age of employees 4) to verify that forced or compulsory labor is not involved in harvesting activities.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Company workers
Consult with company workers: 1) to verify that they are legally employed. Ask if they are covered by the obligatory insurances from the company. 2) to verify that at least the legally established minimum salaries shall be paid for personnel involved in harvesting activities. 3) to verify the minimum age of employees 4) to verify that forced or compulsory labor is not involved in harvesting activities.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Company workers
Interviews with staff and contractors shall confirm that legally required protection equipment is required/provided by the organization.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Company workers
Consult with company workers: 1) to verify that they are legally employed. Ask if they are covered by the obligatory insurances from the company. 2) to verify that at least the legally established minimum salaries shall be paid for personnel involved in harvesting activities. 3) to verify the minimum age of employees 4) to verify that forced or compulsory labor is not involved in harvesting activities.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Company workers
Consult with company workers: 1) to verify that they are legally employed. Ask if they are covered by the obligatory insurances from the company. 2) to verify that at least the legally established minimum salaries shall be paid for personnel involved in harvesting activities. 3) to verify the minimum age of employees 4) to verify that forced or compulsory labor is not involved in harvesting activities.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Company workers
Consult with company workers: 1) to verify that they are legally employed. Ask if they are covered by the obligatory insurances from the company. 2) to verify that at least the legally established minimum salaries shall be paid for personnel involved in harvesting activities. 3) to verify the minimum age of employees 4) to verify that forced or compulsory labor is not involved in harvesting activities.
MARK AS DONE
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Relevant stakeholders - forest agents, military control points, hunters, transporters, and sellers
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Consult Relevant stakeholders - forest agents, military control points, hunters, transpo
Interview forest agents, military control points, hunters, transporters, and sellers regarding their perception of illegal activities by a specific company relating to prohibited species or in protected areas.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Relevant stakeholders - forest agents, military control points, hunters, transpo
Interview forest agents, military control points, hunters, transporters, and sellers regarding their perception of illegal activities by a specific company relating to prohibited species or in protected areas.
MARK AS DONE
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NESREA
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Consult NESREA
Consult with NESREA to verify that Environmental Impact Assessment was conducted following legal requirements. Consult relevant stakeholders (state administration for example) to confirm that NESREA followed legal requirements in conducting EIA
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult NESREA
Consult with NESREA to verify that Environmental Impact Assessment was conducted following legal requirements. Consult relevant stakeholders (state administration for example) to confirm that NESREA followed legal requirements in conducting EIA
MARK AS DONE
Field verification
Not all risks can be mitigated unless the actual harvest site and operations are visited by competent staff or consultants able to verify legal compliance of the forest operations. If an onsite verification is needed will depend on the type of risks and the risk level in the country of origin. First-hand knowledge on forest operations and language skills are required to conduct a meaningful onsite verification.
Risk mitigation options
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Harvesting site
Source Types:Forest ReservePlantation in Forest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Verify and cross-check that information in the abovementioned documents correspond to the facts in the field
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visit harvesting site to indicate that the contents of the harvesting plans are adhered to in the field
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Inspections of harvesting site shall confirm that harvesting takes place within property limits
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visit harvesting site to confirm that information regarding area, species, volumes and other information given in the harvest permit or Out Turn Volume documents are correct and within limits prescribed in the legislation
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visit harvesting site to confirm that information regarding area, species, volumes and other information given in the harvest permit or Out Turn Volume documents are correct and within limits prescribed in the legislation
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Inspections of harvesting site shall confirm that harvesting takes place within property limits
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visit the harvesting area and observe that the soil was not damaged during harvesting, that young trees and seedlings are not damaged, that vegetation is not destroyed during road construction for transport of logs.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visit the site and observe employees – if no children are employed.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visits to the forest area to verify that protected species were not harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Verify onsite if the environmental requirements have been followed
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Verify onsite if no waste was left by the loggers
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Verify onsite that all safety and health regulations are followed, and all required safety equipment is be used.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visit the site and observe employees – if no children are employed.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visit the site and observe employees – if no children are employed.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Verify onsite that all safety and health regulations are followed, and all required safety equipment is be used.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visits to the forest area to verify that protected species were not harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visit the site and observe employees – if no children are employed.
MARK AS DONE
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Transport site
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Visit Transport site
Physical control where it should be verified that the present material equals what has been invoices and marked
MARK AS DONE
3
Export site
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Visit Export site
Visit export site to check if export procedures are followed; check if exported wood dimensions are according to legal requirements
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Export site
Visit export site to check if export procedures are followed; check if exported wood dimensions are according to legal requirements
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Export site
Visit export site to check if export procedures are followed; check if exported wood dimensions are according to legal requirements
MARK AS DONE
4
Processing site
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Verify onsite if the environmental requirements have been followed
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Verify onsite if no waste was left by the loggers
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site
Visit the site and observe employees – if no children are employed.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Processing site
Visit the site and observe employees – if no children are employed.
MARK AS DONE
Scientific testing
Scientific testing can be used to identify species and verify the source of origin.
Risk mitigation options
1
Timber testing
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Conduct timber testing
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Conduct timber testing
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Conduct timber testing
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Conduct timber testing
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Conduct timber testing
MARK AS DONE
Do not buy
Where we do not think it is possible to mitigate the identified risk, we suggest not to buy the product in question.
Risk mitigation options
1
Do not buy
Source Types:Plantation in Forest ReserveForest ReserveFree AreasPrivate Plantation
Mitigation Option : Do not buy
Do not import logs from Nigeria (only processed or semi-processed material can be exported)
Mitigation Option : Due to high level of corruption and fraud related to issuing CITES certificates, control measures are not developed for this indicator – recommendation is to not to buy protected/CITES species form Nigeria.
Mitigation Option : Due to high level of corruption and fraud related to issuing CITES certificates, control measures are not developed for this indicator – recommendation is to not to buy protected/CITES species form Nigeria.
Mitigation Option : Do not buy

Due to high level of corruption and fraud related to issuing CITES certificates, control measures are not developed for this indicator – recommendation is to not to buy protected/CITES species form Nigeria.

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